Interview – John Braheny
John Braheny talks about the challenges one faces when attempting to write successful song lyrics.
Songwriters Symposium – Part 1
Part 1 of the Loyola Songwriter Symposium. Expert songwriters give Loyola students advice on how to approach creating lyrics for their music.
Wayne Kramer Lecture – MC5 and the Evolution of Pop Music
Wayne Kramer talks to Loyola University New Orleans students about pop music and its development since the 60's.
Ralph Murphy Lecture – How to be Successful at Songwriting
Ralph Murphy talks to Loyola University Students about what it takes to write a successful song.
Ralph Murphy Lecture – Music Production
Ralph Murphy talks to Loyola University Students about breaking into the music industry successfully
Interview – Ellis Marsalis
Ellis Marsalis talks about his early career experiences with Harold Battiste and Ed Blackwell
Percussionist and Composer Dafnis Prieto on Writing Music on Commission and Becoming a Versatile Musician
Dafnis Prieto, a percussionist and a professor at NYU talks about writing songs on commission
Record Producer Kelvin Brown on Getting Started in Music, Creating Works for Hire and Planning for Success
Kelvin Brown, a student at Loyola University, New Orleans, and an up and coming record producer, explains his plan for launching his career as a producer and writer. Along the way, he explains important music-business concepts
